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Senior MES Automation Engineer - Cell and Gene Therapy

Lonza
Lonza Salary
Newton, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

Join Lonza, a global leader in life sciences, where passionate scientific minds collaborate to create innovative solutions that enhance lives across the globe. We believe in empowering our employees to shape their careers and have a real impact on the world.

Location : Portsmouth, NH - Hybrid

As a Senior MES Automation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of MES authoring principles at our Portsmouth site. This position demands a high level of independence and innovation, ensuring all projects are executed with consistency and excellence.

Key Responsibilities :

Safety :

  • Conduct all work with utmost safety, adhering to required training.
  • Develop deep technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment and process automation systems.
  • Resolve equipment breakdowns and address quality issues effectively.
  • Provide expert support to Manufacturing and other teams on process automation equipment design and operation.
  • Engage in troubleshooting and technical analysis on manufacturing equipment, including PI data analyses and flow path assessments.
  • Serve as the MES engineering lead for the transfer of new processes into the facility.
  • Conduct lot assessments supporting the change request process for lot release.
  • Contribute as MES / Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) during meetings and audits.

Projects :

  • Plan and execute complex automation projects and significant process enhancements.
  • Design, execute, and simulate test scripts effectively.
  • Manage change requests and ensure all tasks are completed to support project goals.
  • Deviations / Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) :

  • Assist the Quality department with thorough deviation investigations.
  • Review and approve MES-related deviations and participate as a representative in RCAs.
  • Ensure completion of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and approve action plans.
  • Documentation :

  • Review and update MES and Manufacturing SOPs, Functional Specifications, and work instructions as needed.
  • Conduct MES reviews and approvals for batch records, deviations, and validation protocols.
  • Other duties may include :

  • Assisting in recruitment by participating as an interviewer.
  • Mentoring less experienced engineers in the team.
  • Key Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field with 5-10 years of automation experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in a GMP environment.
  • Strong communication and leadership capabilities.
  • Adept at identifying and analyzing key issues from information.
  • Competence in evaluating engineering problems and developing solutions.
  • Willingness to fulfill on-call hours as needed.
  • At Lonza, our mission is to create positive impacts every day. This commitment to ethical practices, teamwork, and innovation ensures that we not only achieve our objectives but do so responsibly. Join us for the opportunity to solve complex challenges, engage in creative problem-solving, and make a meaningful difference in life sciences.

    We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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